Allergan recalls Natrel:150 breast implants due to higher risk of BIA-ALCL, a rare lymphoma. Affected patients should consult their doctor for evaluation.
The action was initiated following notification by the U.S. FDA of their recently updated, global safety information concerning the higher incidence of anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) in patients who have textured breast implants.
Allergan is recalling Natrelle 150 breast implants because they may cause a rare type of lymphoma called BIA-ALCL. This risk is higher with textured implants and requires medical evaluation.
Textured breast implants can sometimes cause a rare lymphoma called BIA-ALCL. This occurs when the immune system reacts to the implant material, leading to fluid buildup and cancerous growths in the breast tissue.
Women who received Natrelle 150 breast implants (both full height and short height styles) are affected. Those with textured implants face a higher risk of BIA-ALCL.
Check for Natrelle 150 Full Height (FH) or Short Height (SH) implants. These were used for breast augmentation and reconstruction and were not distributed in the U.S.
Contact your healthcare provider to discuss whether you need to remove your implant based on the risk of BIA-ALCL.
The recall is due to a higher risk of BIA-ALCL, a rare lymphoma, but many implants are still safe. Consult your doctor for personalized advice.
Your doctor will determine if removal is necessary based on your specific case and the risk of BIA-ALCL.
No, these implants were not distributed within the U.S. according to the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Allergan to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2465-2019 — Allergan Allergan Hello, I own a Allergan that is covered by recall Z-2465-2019 from Allergan. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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